Archduchess Estelle of Austria died at the age of 46, leaving the European aristocracy in mourning.
The Archthuchess leaves her husband Archduke Carl Christian and their five children, Zita, 17, Anezka, 15, Anna, 12, Paola, 10 and Pier-Giorgia, four.
Announcing death In the Carnet du Figaro Bulletin the family, who lives in Nicem: 'Her husband, Archduke Carl Christian, their children, her parents and her in -laws are deeply sad to announce that Aartshuchess Estelle of Austria, Née Lapra de Saint Romain, Tuesday 4 March 2025.' was called to God on March 4, 2025. ”
The family laid her to rest on March 12 in the Cimiez monastery in Nice.
Her cause of death was cancer, according to Point de Vue.
Princess Astrid van Belgium joined the mourners alongside other royals, including Prince Charles of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Ferdinand van Habsburg, Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and the Duke of Castro.
The coffin of Estelle was decorated with white flowers and each of her five children lit a candle and placed it on the coffin.
The priest praised the 'Loving Lucidity' of the mother of five before Ava Maria played.
Archduchess Estelle of Austria died at the age of 46, leaving the European aristocracy in mourning
In 2007, De Koninklijke married Archhertog Carl Christian, the great-grandson of Emperor Charles I the last ruler of Austria-Hungary
The family laid her to rest on March 12 in the Cimiez monastery in Nice
Her cause of death has not been confirmed, but Point De Vue suggests that she died of cancer
Estelle's Kist was decorated with white flowers and each of her five children lit a candle and put it on the coffin
In 2007, De Koninklijke married Archhertog Carl Christian, the great-grandson of Emperor Charles I, the last ruler of Austria-Hungary.
The wedding in Montgirod, a small municipality in Savoye, was attended by 300 guests, including family and European aristocrats, including remarkable princess Astrid van Belgium, Prince Jean Napoleon, Prince Gundakar of Liechtenstein and Princess Marie van Orléans.
The couple then went on a honeymoon to Mexico.
Carl Christian is the eldest son of Archduke Rudolf and Arartshuchess Marie-Hélène and a cousin of the current head of the Austrian imperial house, Archduke Karl von Habsburg.
While the Austrian monarchy was abolished in 1918, the family remained at the helm of European aristocracy and worked for the communities in the region.
It comes after the shock of another European Royal, 22 years old.
Last week Prince Robert of Luxembourg announced the tragic death of his youngest son, Prince Frederik, at the age of 22.
The cousin of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg – whose shock hinging ended a glorious 24 -year -old government last year – revealed that his son died on March 1, after a long battle with rare genetic situation, Polg Mitochondrial disease.
Carl Christian (Center) is the eldest son of Archduke Rudolf and Arartshuchess Marie-Hélène and a cousin of the current head of the Austrian imperial house, Archduke Karl von Habsburg
European Royals sad for the funeral of Archduchess Estelle of Austria in the Cimiez monastery
Her five children were present
While the Austrian monarchy was abolished in 1918, the family remained at the helm of European aristocracy and worked for the communities in the region
He mourned the news in a long -term, sincere message placed on the Pool Foundation, a website founded by his son, and was dedicated to finding effective treatments and a cure for polg -mitochondrial disorders.
Polg -disease is a rare genetic disorder that robs the cells of the body of energy, in turn that causes progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure, the foundation explained.
Progress of the condition can cause multiple organs to fail, such as the brain and liver, as well as the intestines, muscles and swallowing functions to falter.
Prince Frederik, who lived in Switzerland, was born with the disease, although the official diagnosis took place much later at the age of 14, when his symptoms became more acute.
In a moving statement written by Prince Robert, 69, and his wife, Princess Julie van Nassau, 64, they unveiled the heartbreaking last moments of their son, including a final farewell of his parents and two brothers and sisters, Princess Charlotte van Nassau, 29 and Prince Alexandre of Nassau, 27.
The explanation was: 'It is with a very tough heart that my wife and I would like to inform you about the death of our son, the founder and creative director of Polk Foundation, Frederik'.
Prince Frederik van Luxembourg van Nassau died at the age of 22
Prince Robert van Luxembourg, the cousin of Henri, announced Grand Duke of Luxembourg The tragic passing website on the Polg Foundation website (depicted: Prince Robert and Princess Julie van Luxembourg with their three children Prince Frederik van Nassau, Prinses Charlotte of Nassau Prince of Nassau)
He shared that his dear son said goodbye to rare disease day – a special compliance that was held on the last day of February and dedicated to increasing consciousness and promoting research of rare disorders.
“Last Friday, February 28 on 'Rare Disease Day' our beloved son called us in his room to talk to him one last time,” Robert wrote.
'Frederik found the power and the courage to say goodbye to our brother, Alexander, his sister, Charlotte, I, his three cousins, Charly, Louis and Donall, his brother-in-law, Mansour, and finally, his aunt Charlotte and Uncle Mark.
“He had already spoken to everything in his heart for his extraordinary mother, who had not left his side in 15 years. After he had given us all our farewell and kind, some wise, some instructive-on real Frederik-Mode, he left our collective with a final long-term family branch.
“Even at his last moments, his humor and his boundless compassion forced him to let us with one last smile … to cheer us up.”
According to Robert, what started when 'every normal day' with the sound of his daily practice alarm in shocking tragedy, because it was to be 'his last in this world'.
Prince Frederik died on March 1, after a long battle with rare genetic state, Polg Mitochondrial Disease
Polg -disease is a rare genetic disorder that robs the cells of the body of energy and in turn causes progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure
He regretted about his son's journey with the disease, one that he said that Frederik bravely fought until the end.
“This is the struggle that Frederik fought, and this is the burden he had to bear all his life,” wrote Prince Robert.
“He always did that with grace and with humor. When we asked him if he wanted to create a basis to find a remedy and to help others, he took the opportunity.
“Although he always made it very clear that he did not want this terrible disease to define him, he nevertheless immediately identified himself with the mission of the Polg Foundation.”
Robert also praised the 'amazing sense of humor' of his son, as well as his 'emotional intelligence and compassion that were not in the charts'.
“A sense of justice, fairness and decency that has no limits,” he continued. “He was disciplined and organized without faith.”
Perhaps one of the sweetest memories he shared from his son was that he was the “strongest person” who knew his family and friends.
Prince Frederick van Nassau was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, and enjoyed a Stint in London, England, before moving to Switzerland in 2004.
In a moving statement written by Prince Robert, 69, and his wife, Princess Julie van Nassau, 64, they unveiled the heartbreaking last moments of their son
Prince Frederik leaves his two brothers and sisters, Princess Charlotte van Nassau, 29 and Prince Alexandre van Nassau, 27
Last year the cousin of Prince Robert, Grand Duke Henri van Luxembourg, announced that he was awarding the throne in favor of his son Guillaume
The former student went to the International School in Geneva, Ecole Eden Primary School and St George's School in Clarens.
His father, Prince Robert of Luxembourg, is the first cousin of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, 69, who announced his shock honey of the throne in December in favor of his son Guillaume.
Guillaume, 43, who had already recorded many of his father's tasks as a lieutenant representative in recent months, will formally record his new title on October 3, 2025.
Henri's abdication marks the second European monarch to resign from their regime this year.
His royal relationship Queen Margrethe van Denmark decided to give up the throne after 52 years, as a result of which her son Frederik would take over as king on January 14 as king.
Grand Duke Henri is the eldest son of the five children of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte and went to the throne in 2000, after his father brought off after a 36-year-old government.
He is married to Maria Teresa Mestre, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. And the couple have five children together; Prince Guillaume, Princess Alexandra, Prince Louis, Prince Félix and Prince Sébastien.
